Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady

Beltangady, Aug 21: In a shocking incident, an 83-year-old retired school headmaster, S P Balakrishna Badekillaya, was found murdered in the front yard of his home.

According to a complaint filed by his son, Suresh (48), a resident of SPB Compound, Belalu village, the incident occurred on the morning of August 20. Suresh had left for Puttur after completing some household chores, leaving his father at home. Upon returning in the evening, he found the front door of the house open, and his father was missing.

S P Balakrishna

Upon further inspection, Suresh noticed bloodstains inside the house. After searching the surroundings, he found his father lying in a pool of blood in the front yard. Upon closer examination, it was confirmed that S P Balakrishna had been brutally murdered.

The complaint alleges that the murder took place between 11:45 am and 4:30 pm on August 20. The police believe that the perpetrators used a weapon to carry out the crime, likely with some motive in mind. A case has been registered at the Dharmasthala police station.

Superintendent of police, Yateesh N, IPS, visited the crime scene and provided guidance on the investigation. The case is currently under active investigation.